Final Paper

Running Head: CIVIL RIGHTS OUTLINE

CIVIL RIGHTS OUTLINE

Civil Rights Outline

Allanna James

Ashford University

Final Paper Outline

Introduction

A lot of individuals are not aware of the important roles played by the civil rights act in their lives.

Also, most of them are not aware of the history of the civil rights act.

Thesis Statement

The implementation of the civil rights act in the year 1964 brought a lot of changes to America. It opened opportunities and equality among the minority groups in the United States.

The historical and Constitutional basis of American Government’s structure and how this relates to the Civil Rights Act

The civil rights movement was reconstructed between 1945 and 1968.

There were a lot of changes during this era

These changes were made by different presidents who came to power.

How the civil rights act policy is involved in the process of checks and balances

The system of checks and balances sees to it that power is distributed across the three government branches.

The civil rights act promoted the execution of equal rights practices.

Also, it helped in the enforcement of the 5th amendment.

How the civil rights act policy relates to public policy and elections and how the policy is portrayed by the media.

A lot of violence was experienced during the fight to pass this act.

These fights were for the purpose of pushing the passing and enactment of the policy.

How the civil rights act policy impacts voting and the election process

The passing of the voting rights act had a lot of impact in America.

Every person was entitled to vote despite of their race or ethnicity.

Conclusion

The enactment of the civil rights act transformed the United States.

It led to the extinction of segregation in public places.

This act promoted the creation and enactment of the voting rights act.

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